brandons | Creator |
2/5/2010 - 11:44 pm

Do check into local municipality codes, in my area, I was required to purchase a 'Transient license' which allowed me to collect various county-by-county sales taxes. It's amazing how much sales tax can vary from county to county.
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haustennis | Window Shopper |
1/28/2010 - 10:35 am

I want to start a business in which I go to child care centers as an extra curricluar activity to teach sports and fitness. I do not know what my first steps are in starting up a business or what I need to do with the state of New York to get my business running. I am in the process of thinking up a business plan but I have the core figured out on who my customers are and what I want to do.
Being that I will be a home based mobile business, what kind of insurance do I need or certificates.

joeanderson | Window Shopper |
2/1/2010 - 1:45 am

Best be prepared while starting your mobile business. Remember that you will need to purchase, maintain, store, and retail inventory. Find a suitable supplier of your goods that offers good bargains. Most of your profit is derived from the mark-up placed on top of the product's wholesale price, plus fixed and variable costs.
Message Edited by joeanderson on 02-01-2010 01:49 AM

haustennis | Window Shopper |
1/31/2010 - 6:13 pm

cmoney | Window Shopper |
1/31/2010 - 12:46 am

what do u mean by mobile business?
I am assuming you mean it goes wherever you go? So, all you need is a laptop and a wifi?
The first you need is a service you can provide like that, which are many these days. The rest is clients

phanio | Contributor |
1/30/2010 - 9:24 pm

Can you better explain what you mean by mobile business? Is it for mobile phones or to take a business on the road.
You should always start with a business plan. I business plan will get you to think about and plan for all aspects of the business - including how you will amke money, how you will market and how you will grow.
Find a SCORE or Small Business Development Office (SBDC) in your area. Both are free to use (part of the SBA) and they can help you research and develop your plan.

ChristineL | Former Moderator |
2/1/2010 - 10:24 am

Hi haustennis,
Check out the New York Small Business Guide to learn more about starting a business in that state.
You can use the Permit Me Tool to generate a list of relevant licenses and permits you will need for your business. I plugged in 'New York' and 'child care services' and got this list.
Feel free to post more questions and let us know how your business goes!

NicoleD | Former Moderator |
2/12/2010 - 12:21 am

Also, we recently posted an article for small businesses in the fitness industry:
Opening a Fitness Center &ndash; 7 Steps to Making Your Passion for Fitness an Entrepreneurial Reality
Step 7 touches on business insurance.
Best of luck!